Hamlet in England
Skirmett | |
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Hamlet | |
The Old Shop in Skirmett | |
SkirmettLocation within Buckinghamshire | |
OS grid reference | SU775899 |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HENLEY-ON-THAMES |
Postcode district | RG9 |
Dialling code | 01491 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Buckinghamshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
UK Parliament | |
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Skirmett is a hamlet in the parish of Hambleden, in Buckinghamshire, England. It lies in the Hambleden Valley in the Chiltern Hills, between the villages of Hambleden and Fingest.
History
The simple flint church of All Saints dated from the mid-19th century and has now been deconsecrated and converted into a private house.
There is a line of brick and timber-framed cottages along one side of the road and just the one public house, The Frog, formerly known as The Kings Arms.
There used to be a police presence in the village, and the local policeman was housed with his family in Hope Cottage, but this was sold a good while ago and is now a private residence.
Gallery
- All Saints - now a private home
- The Frog – currently closed and undergoing extensive renovations
- Hope Cottage – The former police house
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